(Tallahassee, Fla.) –The Partnership for Florida’s Tourism is proud to present Florida Tourism Day on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Tallahassee. Tourism and hospitality leaders from across the state will convene for a daylong event designed to educate the legislature, media and Floridians about the importance of Florida’s tourism industry. Eleven statewide organizations are participating in the effort and will be hosting a downtown celebration that evening.
Media interested in attending either the morning CEO Briefings and/or the Florida Tourism Day Street Party are asked to contact Christina Johnson at 850.391.5040 or via email at [email protected].
WHAT:
Florida Tourism Day
CEO Briefings and Guest Speakers, Legislative Visits, and Downtown Street Party
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
CEO Briefings and Guest Speakers from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Legislative Visits at the Capitol from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Street Party from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
CEO Briefings and Guest Speakers
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center Exhibit Hall
505 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Street Party, Downtown Tallahassee
Corner of Adams Street and College Avenue
GUEST SPEAKERS*:
Attorney General Pam Bondi
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam
Department of Business and Professional Regulations Secretary Ken Lawson
*List as of 01.14.16
PARTICIPANTS:
Film Florida
Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations
Florida Association of Museums
Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
Florida Attractions Association
Florida Cattlemen’s Association
Florida Department of Agriculture / Fresh from Florida
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
Florida Sports Foundation
Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association
VISIT FLORIDA
About the Partnership for Florida’s Tourism
The Partnership for Florida’s Tourism began in 2006 as a grassroots coalition designed to raise awareness of the importance of tourism and increase public funding of tourism marketing. Key stakeholders in the tourism industry have joined in this effort. The Partnership consists of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Florida Attractions Association, Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations and VISIT FLORIDA. For additional information, please go to TourismWorksforFlorida.org.